Bio:
Born in Italy, he studied Solfege, History of Music and Tonal
Harmony at the Salerno Conservatory. In 1987, Tino obtained a
bachelor Degree in Classical Trumpet, Summa Cum Laude (Salerno
Conservatory). From 1986 to 1995 he performed in the Vicenza Symphonic
Orchestra, Verdi Philharmonic, Willy frank Jazz Orchestra and
RAI (Public Italian Television) as well as for nationally known
artists such as Cattaneo, Cionfoli and Andrea Bocelli. In 1990-91,
he studied Arranging and Conducting with Giuseppe Mirra, Advanced
Jazz Improvisation (Siena Jazz Institute) and Harmonic Analysis
with Amedeo Tommasi. In 1990, he completed a Degree in Pedagogy
and Didactic teaching Methods in Florence. In 1994, he was the
recipient of the Best Bass Player Award at the First
National Bass Competition in Pesaro. In the same year, he won
a full Scholarship from Berklee Umbria Jazz Clinics to study Improvisation
in Perugia. He was also chosen as a best bassist for the Touring
Berklee/Umbria Jazz Quintet. In 1995, Tino was offered a Full
Tuition scholarship to study at the Berklee College of Music,
Boston, MA. At Berklee, he studied Performance, Harmony and Arranging
with Oscar Stagnaro, Bruce Gertz and Hal Crook. In 1996, he concluded
his studies in Berklee with Bachelors Degree in Performance,
Summa Cum Laude. In 1997, he was awarded with the Bass Department
Chair Award, from Berklee College. In 1998, DAgostino recorded
and produced his first album as a soloist, composer and arranger,
Spajazzy, featuring Mike Stern and Jim Kelly. 1998
and 1999, he toured Europe with the Steve Hunt Quintet, Jim Kelly
Trio and Spajazzy, the jazz band he co-founded with Sergio Bellotti.
In 2002 he concluded his Master In Education at Cambridge College.
During his career Tino he has taught music and directed individuals
as well as groups ranging from small ensembles to full orchestras.
In 2004, Tino was featured on the cover of the SBO Band and Orchestra
Magazine. Tino is currently teaching ensemble at Berklee College
of Music, and he is also the director of the Arlington High School
Jazz Band, Orchestra and Symphonic Band, in Massachusetts. Tino
is currently writing music articles for bass players on bass magazines
such as Bass Guitar(in USA) and Bass Guitar(in UK).